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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)